No beta for Guild Wars 2 this year

27 June 2008 No Comment

Eager MMO players awaiting the next Guild Wars experience will have to wait for just a bit longer. In a new FAQ posted on the official Guild Wars site, ArenaNet recanted their early prediction of a beta this year, and pointed towards a beta closer to the actual release of Guild Wars 2. ArenaNet isn’t ready to comment on that date quite yet.

The FAQ also outlines several important aspects of Guild Wars 2. Just like its predecessor, Guild Wars 2 will still forgo a monthly fee and have PvP. Unfortunately, it appears as if the title won’t be following the new MMO mold insofar as its solo experience. The majority of the game can be done solo, but according to ArenaNet “some areas in the game [will] require a coordinated group effort.”

Personally, I’m ready for a new MMORPG experience that sits outside the monthly barrier.